Louisiana § CC 3023 - Undisclosed mandate or principal; obligations of third person
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3023 — Undisclosed mandate or principal; obligations of third person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ CC 3023. Undisclosed mandate or principal; obligations of third person
A third person with whom a mandatary contracts without disclosing his status or the identity of the principal is bound to the principal for the performance of the contract unless the obligation is strictly personal or the right non-assignable. The third person may raise all defenses that may be asserted against the mandatary or the principal.
Acts 1997, No. 261, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 1998.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § CC 3023
What does Louisiana Civil Code § CC 3023 cover?
Section CC 3023 ("Undisclosed mandate or principal; obligations of third person") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § CC 3023?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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